MATH 1127 - PreCalculus

Use of technology will be embedded throughout.

Polynomial & rational eq’ns, inequalities, functions, graphs, & applied problems 17%

Exponential and logarithmic equations, functions, graphs, & applied problems 17%

Graphing functions using transformations & characteristics of functions 20%

Trigonometric identities, equations, & applied problems 23%

Learning Outcomes
Analyze data and use technology to find functions which best describe the data, time permitting.

Find the inverse of a one to one function.

Solve oblique and right triangles.

Use technology to analyze graphs and solve applied problems.

Verify trigonometric identities.

Solve applied problems using polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.

Graph absolute value, reciprocal, square root, greatest integer, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions using transformations; graph piecewise defined functions; graph polynomials by finding and using the zeros and their multiplicities.

Perform the algebra of functions: sum, difference, product, quotient, and composition.

Solve polynomial and rational inequalities.

Demonstrate an understanding of functions and characteristics of functions such as domain, range, intervals of increase and decrease, asymptotes, intercepts, average rate of change over a given interval, and symmetry. Students will investigate these characteristics from both analytical and graphical perspectives.

Solve polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
04 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

02 - Critical Thinking